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John 18:15

What does John 18:15 mean?

A plain-English look at John 18:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What John 18:15 means

Simon Peter, along with \"another disciple\" (traditionally believed to be John himself), followed Jesus to the high priest's court. This other disciple, being known to the high priest, was able to gain entry with Jesus. This detail explains how eyewitnesses among Jesus' followers were present during aspects of His initial trial, providing a basis for the Gospel accounts. It also sets up Peter's subsequent actions, as he lags behind.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Simon Peter followed Jesus, andso didanother disciple. Now that disciple was known unto the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Simon Peter followed Jesus, andso didanother disciple. Now that disciple was known unto the high priest, and entered in with Jesus into the court of the high priest;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Simon Peter went after Jesus with another disciple. Now that disciple was a friend of the high priest and he went in with Jesus into the house of the high priest;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And following Jesus was Simon Peter, and the other disciple, and that disciple was known to the chief priest, and he entered with Jesus to the hall of the chief priest,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Simon Peter followed Jesus: and so did another disciple. And that disciple was known to the high priest and went in with Jesus into the court of the high priest.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Now Simon Peter followed Jesus, and the other disciple. But that disciple was known to the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest;

Context

This verse immediately shifts the focus back to the disciples, specifically Peter, after Jesus' capture and arrival at the high priest's residence. It explains how Peter gained proximity to the trial, setting the scene for his denial. The \"other disciple's\" access is crucial for the narrative's perspective on the events inside the court.

v.14Now Caiaphas was he that gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

v.15This passage

v.16but Peter was standing at the door without. So the other disciple, who was known unto the high priest, went out and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 22:54

    And they seized him, and led himaway, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed afar off.

  • Mark 14:54

    And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.

  • Matthew 26:58

    But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

  • Matthew 26:3

    Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas;

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